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Il-28 Beagle vs Valiant

Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-28 Beagle
Vickers Valiant bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Valiant
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Specifications
Il-28 Beagle Valiant
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Ilyushin Vickers
First flight 8 June 1948 18 May 1951
Year introduced 1950 1955
Number produced 6635 units 108 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 60.8 m² 219.4 m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 34.9 m
Height 6.7 m 9.8 m
Length 17.7 m 33.0 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 912 km/h
Operational range 2,180 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 12,300 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg 63,503 kg
Empty weight 11,890 kg 34,419 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 4 x 44 kN
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Overview

The Il-28 Beagle and the Valiant are both Bombers, manufactured by Ilyushin and Vickers respectively.

Top speed is 900 km/h for the Il-28 Beagle vs 912 km/h for the Valiant. The Il-28 Beagle has an operational range of 2,180 km vs 7,200 km for the Valiant. The Valiant operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 12,300 m for the Il-28 Beagle. At 63,503 kg MTOW, the Valiant is 3.0:1 the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.

The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in 6,635 units vs 108 for the Valiant. The Il-28 Beagle first flew 3 years before the Valiant (1948 vs 1951).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-28 Beagle or Valiant?
The Valiant is faster with a maximum speed of 912 km/h compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 900 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-28 Beagle or Valiant?
The Valiant has a longer range at 7,200 km compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 2,180 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-28 Beagle or Valiant?
The Valiant has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 12,300 meters (40,354 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-28 Beagle or Valiant?
The Valiant has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 63,503 kg compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-28 Beagle or Valiant?
The Valiant is longer at 33.0 meters compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 17.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-28 Beagle or Valiant?
The Il-28 Beagle entered service first in 1950, 5 years before the Valiant which entered service in 1955.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-28 Beagle or Valiant?
The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in greater numbers with 6,635 units compared to 108 units of the Valiant.